I was horrified and saddened to learn of the bombings that took place
tonight in Jerusalem. I strongly condemn them as acts of
murder that no person of conscience can tolerate and no cause can ever
justify. On behalf of the American people, I extend my
deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims, to my
friend Prime Minister Sharon, and to all the people of Israel. Chairman
Arafat and the Palestinian Authority must immediately find and arrest
those responsible for these hideous murders. They must also act
swiftly and decisively against the organizations that support them. Now
more than ever, Chairman Arafat and the Palestinian Authority must
demonstrate through their actions, and not merely their words, their
commitment to fight terror.